What’s happening in Ardèche

Discover two unique ways of visistaing he cave this automn.

The library, in partnership with Ardèche Afrique Solidaires, presents this exhibition by William Johnson, also known as CODJO, a painter, visual artist, and sculptor from Benin, as part of the Images and Words of Africa Festival.
Open to all

The library invites you to create a collaborative mural with Codjo, on the theme of travel.
Children, adults, and all ages are welcome to participate in this project. Reservations required!

Greenland will be in the spotlight with works by Finnish photographer Tiina Itkonen, internationally renowned for her landscapes and portraits taken during her travels in these frozen lands.

Exhibition “Belles bêtes” – information
How did prehistoric humans say goodbye to their loved ones? What gestures, rituals, and symbols did they invent for this purpose? The exhibition offers a journey into the heart of their funeral rites by displaying previously unseen collections.

Discover the beauty of an pure roman abbey church at Cruas ! You will stand in awe of its beauty and mightinee. Genuine treasures are to be found inside this stunning enchanting building.

Come and discover the Valvignères winery, followed by a wine tasting!
Founded in 1952, the cellar vinifies and markets the production of 86 cooperative members (Valvignères, St Thomé and Gras) over 470 hectares, representing between 25,000 and 30,000 HL of wine. Duration: 1h30

Castanea tells in great detail the story of how for centuries, entire generations daily lives revolved around chestnut trees, both for work and for food.
Find out more about this emblematic “bread tree”. Castanea is beautiful located in a former convent in medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local chestnut delicacys, postcards, books….

Keep your eyes peeled, a mysterious wizard has settled in the abbey church. Help her reveal its history with clues ans your observations.

The Aven d’Orgnac Grand Site de France offers a unique experience combining nature (the cave) and culture (the museum)! Located near the Gorges de l’Ardèche, the Grand Site de France reveals an exceptional heritage both above and below ground!

Breathtaking photos taken at the heart of the colony, with a wealth of fascinating information. The exhibition, entirely translated into English, includes over 90 photos, to be discovered on our farm.

Ardèche Images launches its new season at the Lussas cinema with a screening of “Gouffres et Merveilles” (Chaffs and Wonders), presented at the last États généraux du film documentaire (General Assembly of Documentary Film).
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director and a social gathering.

The La Pinède Community Center invites you to this Seniors’ Forum, “Living Well in Berg & Coiron.”
The program includes workshops, conferences, and presentations by 30 exhibitors and local stakeholders.
Refreshments and light meals will be available on site.
Transportation will be provided upon request and prior registration is required.

Discover the cave in a whole new way with guided tours by torchlight! Follow in the footsteps of our Palaeolithic ancestors, enjoy an immersive and deeply moving experience, and gain a fresh perspective on humanity’s first great masterpiece!

Creative Explorations Workshop – Parent/Child(ren) A moment of connection and creativity to share as a pair or trio.
No artistic prerequisites.
Ages 4 and up
Materials provided + Snack
Limited places, booking required.

The Chouettes curieuses offer nature workshops linked to the seasons, the weather, and more: sensory explorations, naturalist discoveries, hands-on and creative activities, and fun breaks!
Family-friendly (ages 3+)
Reservations required

Through an exhibition and a discussion with the artist, the public will be invited to discover the dialogue between art and science.

Unknown to the public, the reserves of the Cité de la Préhistoire, a Musée de France, house a collection of tens of thousands of objects. On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the hidden world of the reserves opens its doors to you!

Repairing instead of throwing away !
Friendly place for sharing and helping each other, open to all and free of charge.
Bring your items to be repaired (small electrical appliances) and get help from expert volunteers.

French film from 2026 by Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet, starring Léa Drucker, Mélanie Thierry, and Charles Berling.
Running time: 1h38
Drama

As part of the Vignobles en Scène festival, the Les Excités theater company is coming to the Terra Noé vineyard in Rochecolombe with *VITAMINE IMPRO SHOW*, a fun, energetic, and interactive improv show!

Discover two brand-new exhibitions at the Château! Dive into the world of twenty international artists with “Revez-vous de moutons électriques” and explore Ardèche artist Marion Fayolle’s unique universe, where drawing and writing intertwine.

Unaccompanied visit, free admission for all on the occasion of the Castagnade in Joyeuse (chestnut festival).

Fairly easy level. Registration required (max. 15 people per date). […]

Come enjoy a unique evening combining live music and tastings!
Enjoy the Switch Soul Acoustique band, with its four harmonious voices and its repertoire of soul, pop, and rhythm & blues, along with wine tastings and appetizer platters to share.

Enjoy a short hike (easy – 1h30) alongside your guide Dimitri, a chestnut grower, to pick chestnuts. You can buy your harvest (€1.50 per kg) and taste chestnut products and honey.

The Association for the Preservation of the Jastres Plateau is organizing a guided tour of the North Jastres Oppidum.
Discover a fascinating site where history and nature intertwine!
Length: about 2 hours.

Screening of the second episode of “They Are Still Here,” by Leszeck Sawicki, using archival footage from Berg and Coiron.
Preceded by previously unseen archival material!
Reservations strongly recommended.

For these upcoming holidays, get ready for magic, fantastic creatures, and whimsical creations with 5 workshops for children aged 5 and up (or even 4), where they can imagine, craft, sculpt, invent… and above all, let their creativity flow!
Reservations recommended.

Price for one clothing:
child: 0.50 € and adult: 1 €
Refreshment on place: coffee, tea, crepes.
Note: In case of rain, the sale will be cancelled and the shop will be open.

Unknown to the public, the reserves of the Cité de la Préhistoire, a Musée de France, house a collection of tens of thousands of objects. On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the hidden world of the reserves opens its doors to you!

Irish animated film from 2026, directed by Jeremy Purcell.
Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Running time: 1h19
The screening will be followed by a snack.

Immerse yourself in pastoral life in the heart of the Coiron Plateau, where practices and traditions shape our environment and landscapes.
Led by a farmer from the Coiron Plateau, the Coiron Pastoral Association, and the Ardèche Departmental Federation of Hunters.

Can you recognise the sounds of the forest? The call of the owl? And blend silently into the scenery to catch a glimpse of nightlife in the moonlight. Guillaume will be your guide on this night-time walk.

Peruvian animated film, from 2026, by Cesar Zelada and Dirk Hampel
Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Running time: 1h21
The screening will be followed by a snack.

Come celebrate our 17th Halloween!
Face painting workshop, candy hunt (scavenger hunt), decorations, and lots of other surprises!
Note: Visitors in costume or with makeup will receive an immediate €1 discount on their on-site admission!

A French film from 2026 by Jeanne Herry, starring Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sara Giraudeau and Sarajeanne Drillaud.
Running time: 1h45
Drama

Horror/Science Fiction screening presented by the AFCAE 15-25 group for the film Night Terror
American film from 2026 directed by Kane Parsons, starring Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Not suitable for children under 12 with a warning
Running time: 1h51

Halloween evening organized by the AFCAE group 15-25 in celebration of Night Terror.
American animated film from 2005 by Nick Park and Steve Box.
Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Running time: 1h25

As part of Pink October and Blue November, take part in the 1st edition of the Rose & Blue Race, a day organized for the benefit of the League Against Cancer
8 km race, 8 km hike, 2.5 km inclusive course, colorful throw, Flashmob,…

As part of the Images and Words of Africa Festival
3-8 pm: Exhibition: Stop the Prejudice on Migration
4 pm: Storytelling (ages 4+)
5 pm: Presentation of Children’s Work: Mural and Storytelling
5:30 pm: Snack
6 pm: Pre-dinner Concert with Kaluwo

Chestnut party in St Maurice d’Ibie.

The library invites you to discover the world of illustrator Quentin Schwab through an exhibition of original drawings.
Suitable for all ages.

On the program: farmers and artisans market, guided hikes, and a flea market.
Also available: inflatable games, a pottery workshop, and a magic show.
Refreshments, food, and chestnut roast on site.

The library is organizing a screening of the documentary directed by Marie Dault (France 2020), in partnership with the Ardèche Departmental Library, as part of the “Sentiers du doc” (Documentary Trails) program.
Running time: 91 min
Target audience: teens/adults
Reservations required.

The media library offers you a mini concert for young audiences (from 3 months old) with the Tales of the Blue Fairy with Nina Millès, in partnership with the music school of the La Pinède socio-cultural center.

The library offers musical awakening workshops for children aged 0 to 4, with “Little Musical Journeys” led by Anaïs Prudhomme.
Theme of this workshop: The Whispers of the Sea.
Reservations required.

Compagnie La Ligne, Maïa Jarville
A director and an actor fail to produce a show about creating new imaginaries in the face of the ecological crisis. Instead, the duo decides to recount their failures in an energetic docu-fiction…

France Services offers a workshop on “France Titres: vehicle registration document and driver’s license”
Registration by phone.

Can you recognise the sounds of the forest? The call of the owl? And blend silently into the scenery to catch a glimpse of nightlife in the moonlight. Claire will be your guide on this night-time walk.

Following the success of the first edition, the Sceautres Festival Committee is organizing another event:
4 pm: Concert by the Neck Choir
From 4 pm: Farmers’ Market
5:30 pm: Parade of Illuminated Tractors
8 pm: Fireworks
Refreshments and food available on site

The library invites you to an illustration workshop with Quentin Schwab.
Discover some simple and fun techniques for drawing birds, plants, and characters in his style.
Open to all ages 5 and up.
Reservations required!

Come and prepare for the Christmas holidays in St Maurice d’Ibie.

The library presents a fire show combining fire juggling, fire fan manipulation, and a nighttime visual performance.
Suitable for all ages.
Reservations required.

The library, in partnership with the Berg et Coiron Community of Municipalities and the Ardèche Departmental Library, presents a scenography of visual and sound portraits based on readers’ experiences and anecdotes.
Open to all

As part of the Images and Words of Africa Festival.
6:00 PM: Screening of the film “Place à la révolution” by Kiswendsida Parfait KABORE (screening followed by a discussion with the director)
8:00 PM: Drinks and snacks
9:15 PM: Concert of Désiré Sankara

Friday 13 March, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., a […]

Rural life, suspense, and libido: these are the pillars of the singular universe of Alain Guiraudie, the cult writer and director, which actor and director Maurin Ollès brilliantly transposes to the stage in the form of an ingenious detective comedy.

Sporting competition with a trail run.
Enjoy magnificent views with a choice of 3 distances: 11km (450m elevation gain); 21km (900m elevation gain); 46km (1900m elevation gain).
Qualifying event for the 2027 French Short Trail Championships.

Numerous farms in the Ardèche open their doors to let you discover their trades and passions. Discover the know-how of the Ardèche.

You’ll find over a lot of exhibitors on site, offering a wide range of products: handicrafts, regional products, textiles and much more.
+ Enjoy the 5th book festival at the “salle l’Ardéchoise”

The Caveau de Valvignères offers cellar tours throughout the summer. Bookings by telephone.